2012 Scottish Youth MTB XC
Posted on: 10th May 2012
For 2012 there will be 3 targeted races for the Scottish Youth MTB riders. Support for these races will be provided by Scottish Cycling.
1: British Nationals Pre Nationals Youth MTB Camp
10th-11th of July 2012. Borders Region.
The camp is for youth A and second year youth B riders who have entered the British National Championships. More details to come soon.
2: European Youth Champs
14th-17th of August: Graz Austria: 4 days racing against the best riders in Europe you will ride for Team Scotland. The team will consist of 2 boys and 1 Girl. A video of last year’s event can be seen here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wg7tbQh08dI
The team selection will be based upon the following.
Youth Selection criteria
Performances in the following youth events will form the basis of selection and are listed in order of priority:
- The first 4 rounds of the British National Series MTB XC
- The first 4 rounds of the Scottish Cross Country series MTB XC
The following criteria will be used to determine a rider’s ‘performance’ for the purpose of selection for this event:
- Attacking riding
- Bike handling ability
- Tactical awareness
- Finish position
Selections will be made in week commencing 6th July 2012. The selectors will consider performances in each individual event within its own right, taking into account the above key selection criteria. An accumulative or average scoring/points system from all events will NOT be used as a basis for selection.
3: Inter Regional MTB Championships 2012
Date and venue TBC, Probable dates are the 5th – 7th October. The events for 2012 are Dirt Crit, Team Relay, Uphill Mass Start, Downhill Time Trial, Cross country. Scottish Cycling is aiming to take the strongest squads possible to compete in these events.
Squads
Scotland North: (To include the areas, Aberdeen, Dundee, North and fife)
Youth Boys Scotland Squad (team of 4)Youth Girls Scotland Squad (team of 4)
Scotland South: (To include the areas, Mid Scotland, Ayrshire and Dumfries, East and West)
Youth Boys Scotland Squad (team of 4)Youth Girls Scotland Squad (team of 4)
Youth Selection criteria
Performances in the following youth events will form the basis of selection and are listed in order of priority:
- The first 5 rounds of the British National Series MTB XC.
- The first 4 rounds of the Scottish Cross Country series MTB XC.
- The British National Championships
The following criteria will be used to determine a rider’s ‘performance’ for the purpose of selection for this event:
- Attacking riding
- Bike handling ability
- Tactical awareness
- Finish position
Selections will be made in week commencing 23rd July 2012. The selectors will consider performances in each individual event within its own right, taking into account the above key selection criteria. An accumulative or average scoring / points system from all events will NOT be used as a basis for selection.
Further information
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Scottish Mountain Bike Coach Paul Newnham paul.newnham@scottishcycling.org.uk
